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Colahan Family History

Colahan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Callahan. variant of Colohan from Mac Uallocháin ‘son of Uallachán’.

A personal name from a diminutive of uallach ‘proud’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Colahan family from?

You can see how Colahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colahan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Colahan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Colahan families living in Yorkshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Colahan's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Colahan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colahan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Colahan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Colahan. 20% of Colahan men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Colahan women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Colahan were Manager and Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Colahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colahan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 608 immigration records available for the last name Colahan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 685 military records available for the last name Colahan. For the veterans among your Colahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colahan lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Colahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Colahan in 1950 was 42, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colahan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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